Increase Employee Engagement by Getting Out of the Office
Sometimes the best way to get employees to interact and get creative is to simply take them out of the office. Most people think that an off-site meeting has to be a big deal, but it’s actually a great way to change up your usual weekday meeting. SEVENTY percent of employees do not feel engaged at work.
Wedding Event with One North Kitchen, Luxury Cake Company & Virginia Wolff Inc
Wednesday, March 14, 2018 was our live wedding event at One North Kitchen. Event planners and couples were able to network while enjoying food and wine from One North along with cake samples from Luxury Cake Company and decor from Virginia Wolff Inc. One North...
Planning for Safety: A Look at Security Measures with the Chicago FBI
With the recent school shooting in Parkland, we wanted to feature this article with the Chicago FBI that discusses safety measures for events.
5 Tips for Improving Your Networking Skills
Event Planners need to be many things, and one of the many hats they wear should be networking. Most planners are the face their business and so it is important to have a promotional balance in the digital space, particularly social media, and in real life. In person...
8 Wines Under $25 for Valentine’s Day
8 Great Wines Under $25
Increase Employee Engagement by Getting Out of the Office
Sometimes the best way to get employees to interact and get creative is to simply take them out of the office. Most people think that an off-site meeting has to be a big deal, but it’s actually a great way to change up your usual weekday meeting. SEVENTY percent of employees do not feel engaged at work.
Wedding Event with One North Kitchen, Luxury Cake Company & Virginia Wolff Inc
Wednesday, March 14, 2018 was our live wedding event at One North Kitchen. Event planners and couples were able to network while enjoying food and wine from One North along with cake samples from Luxury Cake Company and decor from Virginia Wolff Inc. One North...
Planning for Safety: A Look at Security Measures with the Chicago FBI
With the recent school shooting in Parkland, we wanted to feature this article with the Chicago FBI that discusses safety measures for events.
5 Tips for Improving Your Networking Skills
Event Planners need to be many things, and one of the many hats they wear should be networking. Most planners are the face their business and so it is important to have a promotional balance in the digital space, particularly social media, and in real life. In person...
8 Wines Under $25 for Valentine’s Day
8 Great Wines Under $25
Drink of the Month: Cranberry Vanilla Holiday Cocktail
Looking for a beautiful, seasonal cocktail? Try this recipe from http://thefromagette.com/blog/ CRANBERRY VANILLA COCKTAIL RECIPE INGREDIENTS Juice + Zest of 3 large navel oranges 2 12oz bags fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over 1/2 cup Truvia 2 cups water 3...
Read of the Month: Setting the Table
Being an event planner is all about knowing the industry and hospitality is a large part of it. Many event planners work with or for hotels and restaurants which is why this is a great read to expand your horizons on what makes for amazing service! Available on...
What’s Going on in November
EVENTS IN CHICAGO (<- CLICK LINK, FROM CHOOSE CHICAGO) SHOWS & CONCERTS IN CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 2014 http://www.chicago-theater.com/common/monthly_events.php?category=Top%20Show&sortCat=top%20show&month=11&year=2014...
Foodie Fun with Renown Chef Mychael Bonner
Chicago Planner Magazine brings you Foodies some tasty cooking treats from renown Chef Mychael Bonner. Representing Petterino’s and Saranello’s Restaurants, these 2 dishes will leave your palette satisfied. FROM PETTERINO’S Located at 150 S. Dearborn St. Chicago IL,...
Style Trends for Fall from BBJ Linen
Metallics are taking over tablescape designs this year and it couldn’t be more mesmerizing! Metallic hues are bold and beautiful and can be incorporated into almost everything – especially event tables. If you should decide to explore your own gorgeous metallic table...
Meet The Genius Behind Olivia Pope’s Wardrobe: An Interview With Lyn Paolo, Costume Designer
Chicago Planner Magazine got the chance to interview, Lyn Paolo, Costume Designer and genius behind Olivia Pope’s flawless professional wardrobe on ABC’s hit “Scandal”. She also just finished her fourth season on the Showtime Series “Shameless” starring William H....
Spa Day! Relax and Rejuvenate This Sunday at BeHealthyful’s Health & Wellness Retreat
It’s important to take care of yourself, especially if you are a busy event planner! So this weekend Whole Foods will be hosting “Be Healthful”, an all-day wellness retreat and holistic health industry event at Moonlight Studios (1446 W. Kinzie) on Sunday, September...
Hold on to Your Feathered Hats, This Year’s Green Tie Ball is Gatsby Themed!
The Green Tie Ball is one of the most exciting Galas in Chicago. This year's theme is The Great Gatsby - so it doesn't get more exciting or lavish than that! So channel your inner Leo (or Mulligan) and put together your flashiest swag (a term that actually...
Read of the Month: Think Like a Freak
The creators of the famed book and documentary "Freakonomics" is back. This time, the goal is to help you be more creative, productive and well, think like a freak. Event Planning is a field where you need to be able to think more creatively so it seemed appropriate...
Venue of the Month: River Roast
August's Venue of the Month is River North's hottest new restaurant, River Roast, which officially opened this summer. Located on the Chicago River, RIVER ROAST offers dramatic city and water views from every seat - inside and out. James Beard award-winning...
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Hear from Rose Horcher O’Connor, VP of Client Services at Choose Chicago and Hannah Loftus, VP of Research at World Business Chicago about the trends, major events and conventions, and economic indicators that will shape Chicago in 2026. Gain insights into demands, growing sectors, opportunities for your business, and what to expect in the year ahead.